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Elders have a special role in holiday celebrations

2017-05-23T20:44:56-04:00By Family & Nursing Care|

The holiday season is a hectic time for many people, due to the preparations and festivities that typically take place. Staying sane, not to mention enjoying this special time of [...]

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Caregiving Mistakes to Avoid

2017-05-23T20:57:33-04:00By Family & Nursing Care|

Caring for a chronically ill or frail older relative is not easy. As with some other key roles in life, such as parenting, there is no training course to adequately [...]

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Handling Holiday Relationship Hassles

2013-11-05T16:13:29-05:00By Family & Nursing Care|

Ways to limit stress and keep the peace during family gatherings The holiday season is a hectic time for many people, due to the preparations and festivities that typically take place. Staying [...]

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Steps Can be Taken to Prevent Depression

2012-05-01T19:20:14-04:00By Family & Nursing Care|

By Lisa M. Petsche Family members and friends provide practical assistance and enhance the quality of life for chronically ill seniors who might otherwise require residential long-term care. Typically, these [...]

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Convalescing without Stressing: Tips to Manage Daily Activities While Recovering from a Health Setback

2011-04-01T19:24:20-04:00By Family & Nursing Care|

By Lisa M. Petsche Recovering from surgery or a prolonged acute illness takes time and requires patience. It also calls for practical adjustments, especially for those who live alone. Fortunately, [...]

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The Value of Respite – Enjoy Personal Time

2010-07-01T19:33:55-04:00By Family & Nursing Care|

By Lisa M. Petsche While the days of summer offer most of us the chance to enjoy a well-deserved break, sometimes caregivers are reluctant to take one. They know their [...]

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Caregivers Also Need Care: Tips for Caregivers and those who want to help them

2017-06-22T16:13:27-04:00By Family & Nursing Care|

By Lisa M. Petsche Jack, age 80, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease three years ago. His 75-year-old wife, Agnes, is finding it increasingly difficult to care for him. He is [...]

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Do Your Best to Manage Stress: 15 Tips for Preventing Burnout

2007-07-01T19:38:30-04:00By Family & Nursing Care|

By Lisa M. Petsche All sorts of informal (unpaid) caregivers provide practical assistance and enhance the quality of life for ill older people who might otherwise require placement in a [...]

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How to get Organized: Record-Keeping Tips for Beating Information Overload

2006-09-01T19:44:13-04:00By Family & Nursing Care|

By Lisa M. Petsche As caregiver to a frail senior relative, one of your challenges involves managing a wealth of information relevant to his or her health and well-being. This [...]

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Reduce Stress, Increase Joy Caregivers Can Thrive by Reducing Stress Levels

2006-06-01T19:27:50-04:00By Family & Nursing Care|

By Lisa M. Petsche Informal caregivers provide practical assistance and enhance the quality of life for medically frail older people who might otherwise require placement in a long term care [...]

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Most people have never heard of home care before a crisis hits. Most of the time, the need arises suddenly and throws everything out of balance. When you need home care services and you need them now, we are here. Since 1968, Family & Nursing Care has helped tens of thousands of families by providing access to caregivers who can provide many services.
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How to Vet Private Duty Home Care Companies

Family & Nursing Care2020-06-09T12:16:43-04:00March 22nd, 2018|

The 6 Best Questions to Ask When Selecting an At-Home Caregiver The quest to find a private duty in-home care [...]

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When Should You Consider Home Care?

Family & Nursing Care2020-02-19T04:58:13-05:00January 29th, 2018|

Advantages of In-Home Care for Aging Adults Most people don’t consider in-home care until a crisis hits and family members [...]

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Making a Real Impact Through the Family & Nursing Care Foundation

Family & Nursing Care2020-05-26T09:42:50-04:00January 4th, 2018|

Home Care for DC Low Income Seniors “When you’re older, it takes a village.” That statement, made by the daughter [...]

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